GB Values

Red Shield

The Red shield’s credibility was built over the years through hard work and excellence shown by the Gracie Barra students, athletes and instructors involved in sport Jiu-Jitsu competitions, teaching programs and community work.

Fight Song

Sea of Red

Wearing the red shirt is saying it loudly to the world: I BELIEVE IN GRACIE BARRA.

The Red Shirt seeks to promote a sense of unity among the members of the GB team around the world. It promotes unity, support, equality, identity, philosophy and proud of being part of GB team. Wearing the red shirt is saying: I am part of GB Team.

Founder

Reg Directors

The develop- ment of Gracie Barra’s presence in a new territory starts through the work of a leader. Expansion and movement into different territories or areas usually starts with one school, then eventually spreads out to several other locations as students of the originating school decide to follow in the steps of their mentors.

Senior Ranks

The Gracie Barra Legacy Award was created by Master Carlos Gracie Jr. as recognition for the loyalty, support, commitment, and hard work of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu professors who have been working to build Gracie Barra for 25 years or more.

Professors

The Gracie Barra legacy is one of many champions built by great Professors and Masters. Beyond the Jiu-Jitsu contest arena. Lessons taught by our instructors have impacted positively the lives of hundreds of communities and thousands of people over the years.

Instructors

Gracie Barra Instructors are held responsible to high standards of etiquette, instruction and philosophy set by Master Carlos Gracie Jr. and the Gracie Barra Association. To maintain the integrity and focus on safety in our schools, all of our instructors are certified. Additionally, our instructors are all required to be CPR/Basic First Aid certified.

Athletes

Athletics within Gracie Barra builds community and pride through the engagement of students, staff, parents, and friends, and creates a portal through which everyone can enjoy the GB experience. Successful athletic performance generates a unique excitement across the Gracie Barra Schools and community, help strengthen bonds among the various arms of our organization, build students loyalty in a healthy manner, and give Gracie Barra members yet another reason to be proud to represent the legacy of Master Carlos Gracie Jr. and defend the red shield.

Benefits

GB Learning

Professor Alexandre “Dande” Ferreira from Gracie Barra Austin, South Lamar, and Southlake and Professor Fabio “Gigantinho” Villela from Gracie Barra Cedar Park in Austin Texas. They are teaching takedown fireman carry. This is a very popular throw in both Jiu Jitsu and wrestling.
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Check out this advanced mount escape from Gracie Barra Encino’s Juan Pablo Garcia. Juan shows how to take one of the worst positions in Jiu Jitsu and transition into an extremely dominate one. Enjoy!
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Check out this video of Gracie Barra San Clemente‘s Felipe Guedes teaching an advanced variation of one of the most fundamental guard passes. Professor Felipe is Flavio “Cachorrinho” Almeida’s first black belt student. Along with teaching and being an active competitor Felipe also is one of the main contributor’s to Gracie Barra’s future champions program.
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This video features Professors Marcio Feitosa, Flavio Almeida, and Ulpiano Malachias at a seminar in at Gracie Barra Westchase in Houston, Texas teaching a few techniques and talking about Gracie Barra and Jiu Jitsu. This video has some great insight into the Gracie Barra culture and the direction that Gracie Barra is going in!
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Check out this video that shows multiple ways to attack your opponent from behind when they try to use the bridge escape. Here are multiple perspectives on this scenario from Gracie Barra Saddleback‘s Philipe Della Monica, Manhattan Beach‘s Rodrigo Simones, and Professor Bruno Rocha. We hope you enjoy!
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Gracie Barra Texas‘ Head Instructor Vinicius “Draculino” Magalhaes is featured in the month’s episode of the online’s hit show Rolled Up. This video is a tremendous opportunity to gain insight into the Jiu Jitsu philosophies of one of Gracie Barra’s finest while learning some new techniques to add to your game in the process. Also featuring an in-depth interview with Draculino student and two-time Nogi World Champion Brandon “Wolverine” Mullins. Draculino – Where the Old School Meets the New
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Having trouble holding your opponent in side mount because they are moving to turtle position? Check out this counter to take the back or keep side control with Gracie Barra Encinitas‘ Rafael “Foca” Ramos.
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The triangle is one of the most common submissions in Jiu Jitsu. Many practitioners build their entire game around finishing with this move. Check out this escape from Gracie Barra Long Island‘s Joe Scarola that works both in and out of the Gi.
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Professor Kleber “Buiu” Oliveira is an instructor at the original Gracie Barra in Barra de Tijuca in Rio De Janeiro as well as a 2x No Gi Brazilian National Champion who feels that his Jiu Jitsu game flows better without the Gi but still benefits from it. “I really feel my game is better without the gi, but even in competition I prefer to wear the gi. It’s with the gi that a refine my technique” explains Oliveira. Check out this highly effective Gi based sweep from the No Gi champion.
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